ZIP Code 28551 - La Grange North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 28551 is located in La Grange North Carolina. Portions of 28551 are also in Walnut Creek and Moseley Hall Township and New Hope Township (Wayne County) and Institute Township and Jason Township and Saulston Township and Falling Creek Township and Shine Township and Hookerton Township. 28551 is primarily within Lenoir County, with some portions in Wayne County and Greene County. Regionally, 28551 is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
ZIP Code 28551 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | La Grange |
| Primary County | Lenoir County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 12,666 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 / 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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28551 Demographics
28551 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28551 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28551 is African American. The current unemployment level in 28551 is 3.5%.
| Population | 12,666 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.55% |
| Population Density | 103 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,284 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,417 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $457,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 58.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 42.29% |
28551 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,704 | 58.84% |
| Black | 3,787 | 25.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,271 | 15.35% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28551 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 677 | 36.28% |
| Black | 817 | 43.78% |
| Hispanic | 351 | 18.81% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.11% |
28551 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 566 | 7.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 889 | 11.8% |
| High School Diploma | 2,698 | 35.81% |
| No High School Diploma | 157 | 2.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 385 | 5.11% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,509 | 20.03% |
| Associates Degree | 927 | 12.3% |
| Masters Degree | 344 | 4.57% |
| Professional Degree | 32 | 0.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 28 | 0.37% |
28551 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.3208046, -77.7793045 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Kinston, NC Goldsboro, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 123 Square Miles |
28551 Schools
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28551 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65m - Rolling Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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